Former Trump White House official Steve Bannon was sentenced for contempt of Congress after he ignored a subpoena from the House Jan. 6 committee. How long has Bannon been sentenced for?
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After the hearing, Steve Bannon said: Today was my judgment day by the judge. On Nov. 8, there’s going to (be) judgment on the illegitimate Biden regime….”
Where did Hurricane Roslyn make landfall with a “life-threatening storm surge”?
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Hurricane Roslyn made landfall in west-central Mexico Sunday morning as a category 3 storm, bringing in winds of 120 mph.
A country’s leader has ordered an immediate freeze on the sale and purchase of handguns in the country. Which country has a nationwide freeze on the sale of handguns?
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s freeze also covers the transfer of weapons as they “have seen too many examples of horrific tragedies involving firearms” and “responsible leadership requires us to act.”
China’s President Xi Jinping was awarded another term as head of the ruling Communist Party. How many more years did Jinping get?
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Xi Jinping, China’s most powerful leader in decades, will lead the country for at least another five years.
Which singer broke Spotify’s record for the most-streamed album in a single day?
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Taylor Swift tweeted: “How did I get this lucky, having you guys out here doing something this mind blowing?!” in regards to her new record-breaking album “Midnights.”
Texas filed a lawsuit against a tech company for using residents’ biometric data without their permission. Which tech company has Texas filed a lawsuit against?
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Texas alleges Google collected biometric identifiers, such as voiceprints and records of face geometry, without people knowing they were doing so.
A U.S. state has sued the federal government in order to keep more than 100 double-stacked shipping containers along the U.S.-Mexico border. Which state has sued the federal government over shipping containers?
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Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey had placed the containers along parts of the U.S.-Mexico border to fill in gaps.
A Palestinian militant group has accused a country of killing one of its top fighters in a targeted attack. Who has the Palestinian militant group accused?
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The Palestinian group accused Israel and has promised to unleash a fierce response. An Israeli military official said al-Kilani was connected to several shooting attacks, including one that killed an Israeli soldier,
A city’s mayor plans to ban camping on city streets and move homeless people to designated campsites. Which city plans to ban homeless camps on streets?
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Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler said the city “needs to move our scattered, vulnerable homeless population closer to the services they need.”
Which country swore in its first female prime minister this past weekend?
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Giorgia Meloni was sworn in as Italy’s first female prime minister on Saturday in a ceremony at the Quirinale Palace in Rome.
